Port & River — 1900-1935
Shell, murex shell
Murex shells were imported to London from countries around the Indian and Pacific Ocean. Although the shell was used in the production of purple dye, it was also sought after for its decorative qualities.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/622
- Object name:
- shell, murex shell
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
shell
- Measurements/duration:
- H 134 mm, L 160 mm, D 175 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse of the World Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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